Katazome-shi 036 Size:Handcut - 8.5 x 11” and certainly each batch of

and certainly each batch of handmade papers will have slight variations in weight

the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long-lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand

"Katazome-shi" literally means stencil-dyed papers

making them ideal for covering books and boxes

The fashionable kimono textiles being produced in the Yuzen area of Kyoto inspired the papermakers to produce small-scale paper imitations intended for use on dolls and tiny household items

Katazome-shi 036 Size:Handcut - 8.5 x 11” and certainly each batch of"Katazome shi" literally means stencil dyed papers. Using traditional kimono printing techniques, these elegant bold patterned papers were developed in Kyoto during the 20th century by an inspired soul. Using persimmon dyed kozo as the stencils, and aided by paste and "Kojiro" (soy bean juice), the pigments absorb deeply into the paper to produce long lasting colour and the unmistakable look of a print truly made by hand. While beautiful and